Susan Bates Quicksilver double pointed needles are my favorite for socks. Less slippery than most metal needles, less clingy than bamboo, well-priced, extremely durable, light-weight, and they only get better with use! I've made close to four dozen pairs of socks with them!

__________________Knitting is more like tying your shoes than it is like patting your head and rubbing your tummy at the same time.